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Newforma vs SketchUp

Newforma logo

Newforma

Construction

Project information management system for construction

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp logo

SketchUp

Construction

3D design software for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SketchUp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Newforma pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site offers only Book a Demo and Get Started; SketchUp studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • They diverge on capability: Newforma covers Document management, SketchUp covers 3D modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Newforma and SketchUp actually diverge.

Attributes where Newforma and SketchUp differ
AttributeNewformaSketchUp
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only)
Founded20061978

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Newforma

  • Document management
  • Project collaboration
  • Transmittals
  • RFI tracking
  • Issue management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in SketchUp

  • 3D modeling
  • 2D documentation
  • Rendering
  • Animation
  • Extension warehouse
  • 3D Warehouse
  • LayOut
  • V-Ray

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Newforma

  • Managing project email, documents and submittals for architecture and engineering firmsnot SketchUp
  • Keeping construction project information on-premises for control and security through Project Centernot SketchUp
  • Coordinating issues and RFIs across design and construction teams in Konektnot SketchUp

SketchUp

  • 3D architectural design and visualizationnot Newforma
  • Product design and prototypingnot Newforma
  • Interior design planningnot Newforma
  • Real estate visualizationnot Newforma

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Newforma

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site offers only Book a Demo and Get Started
  • The cloud product Konekt and the on-premises product Project Center are separate offerings, so the on-premises option requires a different product rather than a deployment setting

SketchUp

  • Studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • Go tier restricted to iPad and web—no desktop application access
  • LayOut (documentation tool) only available in Pro and Studio tiers
  • 1000+ extensions library only available in Pro and Studio; Go has limited extension access

Pricing, plan by plan

Newforma

$300/month
  • Standard$300/month
    • Document management
    • Project collaboration
    • Transmittals
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced workflows
    • Custom reporting
    • API access

SketchUp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Newforma if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want project collaboration.
Newforma review

Choose SketchUp if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
  • You also want 2d documentation.
SketchUp review

Questions people ask

Is Newforma or SketchUp better?
Neither clearly leads. Newforma starts at $300/month and SketchUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Newforma or SketchUp?
SketchUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Newforma and Free for SketchUp.
Does Newforma or SketchUp run on more platforms?
Newforma runs on Web, Ios, Android. SketchUp runs on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
Can I use SketchUp for free?
Yes. SketchUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Newforma starts at $300/month.
What is Newforma best used for?
Newforma is most often used for managing project email, documents and submittals for architecture and engineering firms, keeping construction project information on-premises for control and security through project center, coordinating issues and rfis across design and construction teams in konekt. Of those, managing project email, documents and submittals for architecture and engineering firms and keeping construction project information on-premises for control and security through project center are not what SketchUp is typically brought in for.
What can Newforma do that SketchUp cannot?
Newforma covers Document management, Project collaboration, Transmittals, RFI tracking. SketchUp covers 3D modeling, 2D documentation, Rendering, Animation. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Newforma: What is Newforma pricing?

Newforma does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three product offerings: Newforma Konekt, Newforma Project Center, and Newforma ConstructEx. Customers must book a demo or contact the company directly for custom pricing.

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SketchUp: How much does SketchUp cost?

SketchUp publishes three core annual plans, priced per user and billed annually: Go at $10.75 per month, Pro at $33.25 per month and Studio at $68.25 per month.

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SketchUp: Is there a free version of SketchUp?

There is a 7 day free trial of the core features. SketchUp is also free for K-12 use when accessed with a Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account.

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SketchUp: What is the difference between SketchUp Pro and Studio?

Studio adds a Revit importer, point cloud modelling, photorealistic visuals, animations and panoramas on top of Pro. Studio runs on Windows only, while Pro is available on web, iPad and desktop.

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SketchUp: What does SketchUp Go include compared with Pro?

Go is limited to iPad and web, with premade furnishings and materials, cloud storage, a mobile viewer and real time sharing. Pro adds desktop modelling, the LayOut documentation tool and access to over 1000 extensions.

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